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Tea Time with Talent Acquisition
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Welcome to Tea Time with Talent Acquisition: the podcast aimed at fostering and sharing stories within the vibrant talent acquisition community.
With each conversation we aim delve into diverse topics and present fresh perspectives to empower you, our fellow colleague on your own journey to success.
We look forward to being part of your story.
With each conversation we aim delve into diverse topics and present fresh perspectives to empower you, our fellow colleague on your own journey to success.
We look forward to being part of your story.
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Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsoredby Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners -Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------ Another 9 episodes packed with insights and knowledge from the talent acquisition community! In this season we had new and returning guests shed light on a host of topics. We are deep into recording Season 09 and cannot wait toshare it with you but for now, subscribe and stay tuned so you don’t miss when we drop E01! If you have an idea about a future topic which either youwould like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to me here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------In this season finale of Tea Time with Talent Acquisition, I’m going solo to tackle one of the biggest challenges in recruitment right now: when efficiency and structure stop serving people.After 12 years helping teams build hiring systems that actually work, I’ve seen what happens when process becomes the bottleneck and how a few small changes can completely transform candidate experience and speed to hire.In this episode, I break down:🔵 The warning signs your process is costing you great hires.🔵 How to balance control with connection and automation with authenticity.🔵 Real examples of where teams went wrong and how they fixed it.🔵 Practical ways to make your process more human without losing structure.Recruitment is a people business but somewhere along the way, process took the driver’s seat.This episode is your reminder to take it back. ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------How can professionals rethink their careers, build visibility, and find momentum when they feel stuck?I sat down with returning guest and friend to the show Andreea Lungulescu, Founder of The Principal Recruiter and Talent Crunch Berlin, to dive into the practical and human side of career growth, especially in times of uncertainty.Within our call, we spoke about...🔵 How to rethink your career using ‘career archetypes’ and identify what’s truly transferable.🔵 Why visibility often matters more than perfection and how to show up without only “selling your soul online.”🔵 Practical ways to move forward when feeling stalled, from missed promotions to navigating “what’s next.”Andreea’s perspective is a reminder that careers aren’t linear, and with the right frameworks and mindset, you can take back control and build clarity for the next chapter.A must-listen for anyone ready to rethink their path and unlock new opportunities!Feel free to find Andreea here - Andreea Lungulescu | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------How can talent acquisition leaders balance being strategic advisors with managing operational pressures?I sat down with Mykhailo Shpygotskyi, Team Lead for Global Tech Recruiting at Flix, to focus in on how we can build teams that influence across the business, helping to evolve the role we have within talent for our own careers and future generations. We touch upon...🔵 From order-takers to advisors.🔵 Business fluency as a foundation.🔵 The blended model: in-house + external and seeing vendors as true partners.🔵 Developing the team through opportunities.🔵 The glue role of recruitment leadership.Mykhailo’s perspective highlights that great recruiting leadership is not just about filling roles, it’s about building influence, fostering partnerships, and turning hiring into a team sport across the organisation.A great conversation for leaders both today and aspiring! Feel free to find Mykhailo here - Mykhailo Shpygotskyi | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership #AI
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------In a world increasingly shaped by technology, are we at risk of losing the fundamentals that make great recruiting work?Joined by the brilliant Tamara Perry, a Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner with an impressive track record including Tech Recruitment at Amazon, we sat down to talk all things old and new in the world of recruitment...🔵 How “old school” tactics like intake meetings that uncover true role value, adjacent skill mapping, and stakeholder collaboration remain essential today.🔵 The importance of developing industry fluency and how it builds authenticity, credibility, and influence with candidates.🔵 Practical ways to engage niche talent pools, from online communities to thoughtful content sharing, without falling into the trap of spamming.🔵 How to create and pitch compelling value propositions that help roles stand out in crowded markets.Tamara brings a grounded, real-world perspective from her experience in technical recruiting. Her insights show how blending core recruiting fundamentals with modern tools can make recruiters not only more efficient but truly more effective.Feel free to find Tamara here - Tamara Perry | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership #AI
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------Automation isn’t about replacing recruiters, it’s about giving us the time and space to do what we do best: connect with people.In the latest Tea Time with Talent Acquisition, Dominic Joyce, Senior Talent Acquisition Lead at Bauer Media, shares how his mantra “automate the mundane, humanise the experience” is transforming the way TA teams work.Within the discussion we cover: 🔵 Why recruiters should see AI as their co-pilot, not their replacement.🔵 How to free up time from admin-heavy tasks and reinvest it in conversations with candidates and stakeholders.🔵 Practical ways AI can improve intake meetings, job adverts, and candidate communications.🔵 Why human empathy, storytelling, and credibility will always sit at the heart of great recruiting.Dominic has been in the industry for over a decade, he has worked with top organisations like HSBC, Klarna and now Bauer Media his approach to this episode was with a grounded mindset looking at practical insights into how individual talent professionals and teams can embrace AI without losing what makes us human. Check it out today! Feel free to find Dominic here - Dominic Joyce | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------Burnout isn’t black and white. It’s a spectrum that can quietly creep up through cynicism, detachment, or even boredom.In the latest Tea Time with Talent Acquisition conversation, Dora Pasztor shares her personal experience of navigating burnout and the practical steps she’s used to recognise, prevent, and recover from it.🔵 Why burnout isn’t always caused by stress... it can come from lack of challenge too.🔵 How to spot your own burnout patterns and triggers early.🔵 The role of values, reflection, and community in building resilience.🔵 Practical tips to manage energy, set boundaries, and reconnect with purpose.I am not sure what Dora's magic trick is within this episode but before I knew it I was sharing my own experiences alongside her... this truly is an honest interaction that explores practicality instead of theory from two individuals, apart by distance experiencing similar things... reminding us that burnout isn’t the end, but a signal to pause, reflect, and realign.Feel free to find Dora here - Dora Pasztor | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------Receiving or delivering interview training is tough, not because the information is not important but all too often the training is generic, rushed, not seen as a priority and more of a tick box exercise. But Kasia Zadlo and the team at Upvest had a different approach that allowed them to tackle growth hiring without compromising on quality. In this deep dive conversation, Kasia shares...🔵 How the team designed interview training tailored to their company.🔵 How they identified hiring principals for what their goals were.🔵 How they helped the team re-evaluate interviews and spot talent.🔵 How to sell the company without selling.I loved this conversation for multiple reasons but the main one is that Kasia and her team actually lived through this. When the two of us first spoke about this topic, it was simply an idea that her team were considering... fast forward months of hard work and the recording and the examples shared and real, relevant and a testament to the changes they have made for the success they wanted.Lot's to unpack in this one!Feel free to find Kasia here - Kasia Zadlo | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------A post has been circulating recently stating that Head hunters / Recruiters and Talent Acquisition professionals are not the same... that head hunters are the only specialists in our field that apparently know their niche...Click bait BS if you ask me or pretty much anyone of our guests, especially Magdalena Mikoda, Head of Talent.In her field, the Web3 space where the talent pool is limited she has to be different with her sourcing and this was the hot take in this episode.If you're curious about...🔵 Community-led, human-centric sourcing🔵 Using DAOs, Discord, Twitter Spaces, and conferences to find and engage talent🔵 Trust and visibility in communities = better talent pipelines.🔵 GitHub contributions and open projectsThen tune in! Feel free to find Magdalena here - Magdalena Mikoda | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------We’re back with another season of Tea Time with Talent Acquisition and kicking it off is the brilliant Victor Gowrava from the team at Konux.In this episode, you’ll learn how Victor and his team approach structured evaluation processes in hiring to ensure fairness, consistency, all with reduced bias.We dive deep into...🔵 How to build a structured interview and evaluation process🔵 Ways to mitigate bias in hiring for fair and just outcomes🔵 The importance of briefing sessions, transparency, and debriefing🔵 Recruitment best practices for recruiters, talent acquisition specialists, and hiring managersIf you're looking to improve your hiring process, recruitment strategy, and candidate experience, this episode is packed with actionable talent acquisition insights you can apply today.Feel free to find Victor here - Victor G | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------One of the best seasons of Tea Time to date. Fact.We discussed a lot, laughed along the way and learnt a ton at the same time! As we close out Season 07 and being half way through 2025, what is on the horizon I hear you ask?More opportunities for personal development as we bring even more learns in the coming weeks.Until then, subscribe and stay tuned, you won't want to miss what we have coming up! If you have an idea about a future topic which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to me here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------TA Operations or TAOps, a rising trend or a short fad? Well according to many, not just our guest for this episode Josh Wingate, it is a growing and soon to be permanent fixture of the talent acquisition function... and for good reason.But what exactly is TAOps? Why is it important?Who will it impact?And how can we actually adopt this mindset? This is what Josh and I discussed in the latest Tea Time episode, offering a window into real examples of where Josh has focused on TAOps and where the successes have been.There is a strong chance you are doing tasks already that fit into this new sub-section of talent acquisition, but now it's about shining a spotlight onto them, ready to help you drive deeper impact for those you support and your own career. Feel free to find Josh here - Josh Wingate | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------Ready for the understatement of the world... 3...2...1...Talent Acquisition has shifted these last years.Mind blown.As more teams create generalist recruiting teams, having the ability to hop between tasks and utilise different skills is increasingly important.So how can we continue to build our careers within the TA function and do so that makes us not only employable but ready to thrive! With this weeks guest Célia Sauthier we discussed all things skills. Looking at how you can reflect on your own skills and link them to tangible business results to better highlight your abilities when interviewing or pushing for that next level internally! Célia brings in her experience as a hiring manager within the talent field, offering a brilliant view into how she openly evaluates skills... a must listen!Feel free to find Célia here - Célia Sauthier | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------Not all leaders manage and not all managers lead... which means you do not need a team to manage, to lead.Inception level line that.In this Tea Time episode, Becca Collis breaks down at it's core what management and leadership are, and why knowing these can not only help your organisation but also your career.We explore the underlining skills and traits that make effective leaders so that we can start recognising in ourselves if we are ready to lead.Becca also offers insights into ways in which we can enhance our leadership skills even when not in a formalised role to do so.Some of the best leaders we know have never had a team in their life and some of the most questionable managers we know have had them for over a decade... the math is not mathing but we can take ownership of our careers to move ourselves closer to leadership if we choose. Feel free to find Becca here - Rebecca Collis | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------You have likely heard of a 10x hire or maybe you even have a stakeholder that consistently asks you to seek out people who are working at a level above the outlined job description.Not because they are trying to be cheap or block someone's career but because they are being smart.Put it this way, not everyone wants to keep climbing the corporate ladder and as time goes on other interests take over and individuals might want to step back or sideways... but they posses knowledge and experience that could be vital for your companies growth.This is how Friedrich von Trott views hiring with his current business, one of the worlds most recognisable VCs.It's a challenge for sure attracting these talents but with the right approach and structure, worthwhile for everyone involved. This is the core of this episode, the HOW.Feel free to find Friedrich here - Friedrich von Trott | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------How many times have you heard a vendor pitch their platform with the classic line: "You only need to make one placement, and it pays for itself"?Sigh.In this jam-packed episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Stephen Collopy to dive deep into Talent Ops, specifically through the lens of sourcing strategies. We explore how to assess where talent is flowing into organisations, identify bottlenecks, and most importantly, determine whether a real problem exists before jumping to solutions.A must-listen for leaders and individual contributors alike this episode will challenge the way you evaluate sourcing tools, helping you double down on what works and spend less time on what doesn’t.Feel free to find Stephen here - Stephen Collopy | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------One of the best things about our careers is that they are truly and fully OURS. Which also means we are in control of having a 'reset' of our foundations every now and again. With me for this brilliant discussion is Joanna Pysden, Global Head of TA at SumUp. Using the extensive knowledge she has gained as a leader we explored how those in IC and Leading roles can support themselves and their teams to lay the right foundations, what we mean when we say that and what core skills she would highly suggest listeners explore! An episode that you can keep listening to over and over! Feel free to find Joanna here - Joanna Pysden | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------Weather you're a talent leader today or an individual contributor there is something in this episode for all! Sitting down with the brilliant Giovanni Di Felice from the Statista team we explored the concept of skill mapping.Giovanni brings it to life from the viewpoint of a leader looking at understanding the makeup of a team and how we can use this to create tailored career plans but if we flip the script as individual contributors we can use the same method for our own careers.Skill mapping is incredibly important but it can be confusing as to what skills should we be looking at... the good news is Giovanni also covers this in part as well! Start to finish a packed conversation! Feel free to find Giovanni here - Giovanni Di Felice | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP #leadership
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------What really is the role of the Hiring Manager within a recruiting process? Outside the obvious, say yes to the right person.But really, when you think of it and put yourself in their shoes, what is their responsibility to the process, the business, the candidate and to you as their recruiter.All this and more was discussed with the brilliant Martin Pauser-Cowman who has enjoyed an incredible career with the TA, HR and People space for one of the worlds most known search engines.Knowing the role of the hiring manager will not only help you appreciate the relationship more but also help build stronger partnership from the off, leading to better outcomes for the business and your career.Tune in and enjoy! Feel free to find Martin here - Martin Pauser-Cowman | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #HR #HRBP
Tea Time with Talent Acquisition is proudly sponsored by Peritus Partners - Peritus Partners - Next Generation Recruitment------------------------------A year after his first appearance, Sean Kennedy returns to the podcast to share how his personal branding has evolved by applying the principles he discussed during "1,000,000 Impressions Without Costing a Penny" - https://open.spotify.com/episode/72XX6NvFfxuYf69j5USZoq?si=SzqgBuR6RK2tJmdUAQbyUQ.In this follow-up conversation, we delve into the idea that our personal brand accompanies us as we change roles or organizations. This highlights the importance of developing not only an employer brand through social content, but also a personal brand that supports individual career growth.Sean has excelled at this without compromising his productivity at work. He has implemented a system that allows him to balance both aspects of branding during his workweek. With a goal of achieving 12,000,000 impressions by the end of 2025, his system is already delivering remarkable results, surpassing 30 MILLION impressions on LinkedIn within just the first four months of this year.This episode builds on his previous insights, showcasing how Sean continues to embody the strategies he advocated a year ago. He is living proof that they work. Use his method to find what works for you. Feel free to find Sean here - Sean Kennedy | LinkedIn ------------------------------If you find this topic interesting or have an idea about a future topic in which either you would like to speak yourself or would like us to cover, please reach out to the host, Eden here - Eden Whitcomb | LinkedIn Thank you for supporting our project, if you liked what you heard then we would appreciate if you could drop us a review or rating!#podcast #recruitment #talentacquisition #hiring #socialmedia




